UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2006
ALTERA CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-16617 | 77-0016691 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission file number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
| 101 Innovation Drive, San Jose, California | 95134 | |||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 544-7000
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ITEM 1.01. ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
On January 10, 2006, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Altera Corporation (the “Company”) approved restricted stock unit grants to certain executive officers, which grants were made on January 30, 2006. The number of shares and vesting schedule for the grants are set out in the applicable Form 4s filed on February 1, 2006. A copy of the form of “Award Agreement (Restricted Stock Units) to the Altera Corporation 2005 Equity Incentive Plan” that applies to each grant is attached to this report as Exhibit 10.35.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 10.35 | Award Agreement (Restricted Stock Units) to the Altera Corporation 2005 Equity Incentive Plan |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| ALTERA CORPORATION | ||
| By: |
/s/ Katherine E. Schuelke | |
| Katherine E. Schuelke | ||
| Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||
Date: February 2, 2006
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 10.35 | Award Agreement (Restricted Stock Units) to the Altera Corporation 2005 Equity Incentive Plan |